Why expand now?

W. Glenn CrossCHICAGO TRIBUNE

Since Sept. 11, 2001, fewer people are using air transportation. With this and the fact that many airlines are going bankrupt, plus it's a known fact that air-traffic controllers are having problems with the air traffic they have now, what's with Mayor Richard Daley's obsessive desire to gain possession of more land in which to increase O'Hare International Airport's size? People in the suburban areas would sure like to know.